Monthly Archives: May 2010

I hadn’t intended on posting a blog entry today. Then I remembered that Memorial Day is my hashiversary. In the mid/late 1990s my friend Wendy introduced me to the term “hasher.” When I told her that I was a member … Continue reading →

This is a placeholder for the 50/50 chance that I’ll have time to write a blog post today.

Q: Who do you know who would postpone a brake job because the weather report predicted rain on Monday and Tuesday (which never arrived) but none for Wednesday, only to be screwed over by Mother Nature and get completely drenched … Continue reading →

And I’m not referring to the classic Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album… I’m fighting off another Spring cold, thus making May another 2010 month in which I’ve gotten sick. It’s not bad, but it comes at a very inconvenient … Continue reading →

Last week I had the Jackmobile’s oil changed. Yesterday I had new tires put on the Jackmobile. Tomorrow, the Jackmobile will be getting a brake job (and I’ll be driving my mountain bike to the mechanic’s shop and ride in … Continue reading →

Not this blog of course. I am nothing if not loyal (a valuable characteristic which has not gotten through to the ladies because I am not 6′ tall and handsome); I’m here to stay. On Saturday I received an email … Continue reading →

Ride today? Not with this rain. Take Marta today? Nah, not interested. Drive today? Why yes! Speaking Easy At The Fred Last night I met up with a friend for beers at The Fred. The Fred is a speakeasy-ish, fancy-pants-beer … Continue reading →

That’s not such a bad day. I really wish that I had the ability to wake up this morning and do it all again (to claim the free Flying Biscuit breakfast that is being handed out at REI this morning. … Continue reading →

You see what happens when I exercise? The blog is late. I hope you are satisfied… 😉 It Was Just Like Riding A Bike In fact, it was exactly like riding a bike. Well, it was exactly like riding a … Continue reading →

A late return home last night combined with morning appointments will mean that today’s blog shall be brief. Sometimes You Win, Most Times You Don’t I knew that my shot last night was not a winner. Thankfully, it wasn’t skewered … Continue reading →